Caramel Apple Pie

Ingredients:

3 large tart apples, peeled, cored & sliced

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon instant tapioca

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons caramel dip

pie crust (recipe listed separately under "pie crust")

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the apples, sugar, tapioca, and spices in a mixing bowl. Allow mixture to rest for 10 minutes, tossing frequently to help dissolve the sugar. Lightly flour a work surface and roll one piece of dough into an 11" circle. Transfer the dough to the prepared pie plate and press the dough into the bottom of the pie plate.

Spoon the apples over the pie crust and drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel dip. Roll the remaining piece of dough into a 10" circle and place it over the apples. Pinch the edges of the dough together and crimp the dough to seal. Place the pie plate on the lowest rack of the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until the juices run clear. Remove the pie from the oven and drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of caramel dip.